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08-15-2009, 10:18 PM
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Weight Vest Comparisons
Apparently XVests are the gold standard weight vests. However, they're also expensive. I've been researching weight vests that are cheaper but still good quality. I just need one that won't rip and won't bounce. I do lots of running and jumping drills so it's very important that it won't bounce for those drills. There are 2 I found that look like they might meet these qualifications at a much cheaper price.
J Fit:
http://www.amazon.com/Fit-30-Pound-A...0253626&sr=8-1
MiR:
http://www.amazon.com/MiR-Exercise-A...ef=pd_sbs_sg_1
Does anyone have experience with these 2 weight vests or know of any good quality good priced vests?
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08-16-2009, 07:13 AM
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No experience with those two. If I had to pick out of those two then your second one is better.
V-Max is another great brand but they aren't cheap.
http://www.weightvest.com/mensvests.html
I have the short 40lb vest. Just did my first workout with it yesterday. Vest kicked my butt on pullups and I found that I drenched my shirt with sweat when my whole workout was done.
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Last edited by karma_jesus45; 08-16-2009 at 12:59 PM.
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08-16-2009, 07:26 AM
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I have the same v max, they are more $ but you get what you pay for, it will last & good quality.
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08-16-2009, 12:44 PM
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I got the 60lb vmax and it's incredible..
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08-16-2009, 01:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by IEatPowerRacks
I got the 60lb vmax and it's incredible..
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+1 for vmax. got mine off craigslist 
i see them come up once in a while but very rarely.
if you are going to get a cheap one, i hear there is one at walmart that is ~40 lbs and pretty cheap. avoiding shipping is everything when buying heavy stuff
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12-04-2009, 10:42 AM
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Nice find Jesus, I like how the V-max goes up to 100lbs, X-vest only goes up to 84.
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12-04-2009, 10:55 AM
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Never personally tried it, but heard good things about the mir vest.
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12-04-2009, 11:15 AM
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I have a v-max 50 lb. short. Bought it off their specials page with a pretty decent discount. The one I bought was a proto-type/pictures taken of item. Some of the discounted ones on that page are exchanges/upgrade/trade ins. Can not speak about those. However, I just called in and asked about a few on the specials page, and chose. Looked and felt brand new, and has worked and held up fine.
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12-04-2009, 01:35 PM
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Another plug for the V-max. I love mine, and it's built tough. My wife says I look like a SWAT guy in it. (Hey baby, wanna feel my weight pockets...)
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12-04-2009, 01:41 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jkinney5
Another plug for the V-max. I love mine, and it's built tough. My wife says I look like a SWAT guy in it. (Hey baby, wanna feel my weight pockets...)
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12-04-2009, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Keetman
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Just a little humor. Ok, very little...
Seriously though, an x-vest or a v-max is a great investment IMO.
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12-04-2009, 01:53 PM
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I saved a chihuaha......
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jkinney5
Just a little humor. Ok, very little...
Seriously though, an x-vest or a v-max is a great investment IMO.
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S'all good.
Sometimes I get naked and play around in the chalk, then ask my wife if she wants to"powerlift".
She insists my boys are going to have issues.
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